Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 469,180 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
985 CORINTH ROAD
MONCURE, NC 27559
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- CHATHAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 5, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000346992
How This Compares
#19
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#399
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+217% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 154,960 | — |
| 2016 | 302,261 | +95% |
| 2017 | 469,180 | +55% |
| 2018 | 504,096 | +7% |
| 2019 | 46,093 | -91% |
| 2020 | 495,682 | +975% |
| 2021 | 511,125 | +3% |
| 2022 | 511,125 | 0% |
| 2023 | 386,500 | -24% |
| 2024 | 490,946 | +27% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 457,825 | 457,825 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 32,975 | 32,975 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 146 | 1 | — | 145 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 370,775 | 370,775 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,579 | 15,579 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 146 | 1 | — | 145 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 490,617 | 490,617 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,380 | 20,380 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 128 | 1 | — | 127 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 490,617 | 490,617 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,380 | 20,380 | — | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 128 | 1 | — | 127 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 472,108 | 472,108 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 23,423 | 23,421 | — | 2 | 507 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 151 | 1 | — | 150 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 45,912 | 45,908 | — | 4 | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 182 | 2 | — | 180 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 466,120 | 466,120 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 37,801 | 37,797 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 174 | 1 | — | 173 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 350,068 | 350,057 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 119,102 | 119,102 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 10 | 10 | — | — | 162 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 250,099 | 250,079 | — | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 52,114 | 52,114 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 10,639 | |
| Lead | 13 | 13 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 88,826 | 88,826 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 66,134 | 66,119 | — | 15 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 154,217 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 106,294 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UWHARRIE ENVIRONMENTAL
MOUNT GILEAD, NC
|
Lead | 162 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 41 | CITY OF SANFORD, SANFORD |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 31, 2019 | Nov 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 5, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | May 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 20, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2016 | Jul 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 19, 1992 | Jul 24, 1992 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011209
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602321710 · Sep 5, 2019
$142,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601885207 · Jun 5, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2014-0065 · May 2, 2014
$722
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009048 · Jul 16, 2012
$398
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008592 · May 14, 2012
$148
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010744 · Dec 1, 2008
$1,100
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010173 · Oct 28, 2008
$1,100
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004729 · Jul 23, 2007
$600
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008131 · Jun 23, 2005
$1,100
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008130 · Jun 15, 2005
$600
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00006038 · Dec 30, 2002
$303
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003912 · Dec 3, 2002
$303
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00002582 · Jul 22, 1999
$298
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00002581 · Nov 19, 1998
$1,288
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00002580 · Jul 31, 1998
$1,296
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00002579 · Nov 9, 1995
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982076135-001 · Jun 19, 1992
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